Transactional Services

Commercial leases are complex legal instruments. They establish obligations worth tens of thousands of dollars between a business and the landlord that may persist for many years. Commercial tenants often focus on particular terms in their leases, including the...

Signing up for a franchise can be an excellent opportunity to piggyback your business on someone else’s success. Yet, as many people have found out to their cost, it can also come with many problems. Franchise agreements can be complicated and full of clauses that...

Finding commercial space and negotiating a lease for it can take time and effort. That's why it's critical that you start engaging in that process as soon as you decide it's time to open your first business locations. However, negotiating a commercial lease can be a...

Your business has been thriving -- and it’s outgrown your kitchen, garage or home office. It’s time to get your first commercial lease. Be careful, however. Residential renters enjoy legal protections that commercial renters don’t. In general, commercial landlords and...

If investing in commercial real estate, you need to be sure you are spending your money wisely. With the market fluctuating considerably due to the year’s events, determining what a Jacksonville property is worth can be challenging. While there are some great bargains...

Anytime you sign a contract, having it carefully reviewed for the legality and questionable inclusions is usually a good decision. Commercial leases are very expensive potential contracts that deserve the same degree of scrutiny as other contracts a business might...